LX470 Stereo Upgrade with Nakamichi (3 Viewers)

[macguru8]

I just went through this installing a Joying Android head unit. Splicing the factory wiring was not difficult using the legend on TLC faq and in this thread. For the speaker wires, I used the screw-post type RCA connectors into the head unit pre-amp output jacks:

They don't provide the most secure connection and are really jammed in back there so I might have to switch to a proper low-profile, right-angle pigtail the next time I'm in there (still have to plug in the GPS antenna, back-up cam etc.). Pretty happy with the results, though:

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[macguru8]

I just went through this installing a Joying Android head unit. Splicing the factory wiring was not difficult using the legend on TLC faq and in this thread. For the speaker wires, I used the screw-post type RCA connectors into the head unit pre-amp output jacks:

They don't provide the most secure connection and are really jammed in back there so I might have to switch to a proper low-profile, right-angle pigtail the next time I'm in there (still have to plug in the GPS antenna, back-up cam etc.). Pretty happy with the results, though:

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I am working on an install of the Pioneer AVH-4200NEX. Plan is to use the factory speakers and Nakamichi amp for now. Will hardwire as @jnsluft described.

Trim plate
Amazon.com: DKMUS Double Din Radio DVD Stereo Frame for Lexus Lx-470 2002-2008 Toyota Lc-100 1998-2003 Dash Trim Kit Fascia Inner Size 173*98mm Black: Car Electronics

Will use the MICRO ByPass
Amazon.com: MicroBypass Parking Brake Switch Fully Automatic Video in Motion Interface for Pioneer AVH-4100NEX AVH-4200NEX: Cell Phones & Accessories

Also will route the two USB and HDMI cables to the dash.
Amazon.com: USB Panel Flush Mount Cable - Rerii 1 Meter 3ft Dual USB 3.0 Extension Mount, Dash Mount, Flush Mount, Panel Mount Cable, For Car, Boat, Motorcycle: Car Electronics
Amazon.com: HDMI Panel Flush Mount Cable - Rerii 1 Meter 3ft HDMI Extension Dash Flush Panel Mount Cable For Car, Boat and Motorcycle: Car Electronics

For backup camera I like the this
Amazon.com: GERI waterproof CCD Car rear view backup high-definition night-vision general reversing camera: Automotive
May get two and install one in the front.

I figure as long as I have the dash apart I will make use of as much of the functionality as I can.

I am working on an install of the Pioneer AVH-4200NEX. Plan is to use the factory speakers and Nakamichi amp for now. Will hardwire as @jnsluft described.

Trim plate
Amazon.com: DKMUS Double Din Radio DVD Stereo Frame for Lexus Lx-470 2002-2008 Toyota Lc-100 1998-2003 Dash Trim Kit Fascia Inner Size 173*98mm Black: Car Electronics

Will use the MICRO ByPass
Amazon.com: MicroBypass Parking Brake Switch Fully Automatic Video in Motion Interface for Pioneer AVH-4100NEX AVH-4200NEX: Cell Phones & Accessories

Also will route the two USB and HDMI cables to the dash.
Amazon.com: USB Panel Flush Mount Cable - Rerii 1 Meter 3ft Dual USB 3.0 Extension Mount, Dash Mount, Flush Mount, Panel Mount Cable, For Car, Boat, Motorcycle: Car Electronics
Amazon.com: HDMI Panel Flush Mount Cable - Rerii 1 Meter 3ft HDMI Extension Dash Flush Panel Mount Cable For Car, Boat and Motorcycle: Car Electronics

For backup camera I like the this
Amazon.com: GERI waterproof CCD Car rear view backup high-definition night-vision general reversing camera: Automotive
May get two and install one in the front.

I figure as long as I have the dash apart I will make use of as much of the functionality as I can.

 

[macguru8]

Hello, did you install the GERI waterproof CCD Car rear view backup high-definition night-vision general reversing camera? IF so, was the stock wires long enough, Thanks

 

[PabloCruise]

I snoozed, and losed. :-(

Crutchfield had the 4200 @ $399 recently. I went back on today - $499.

Pioneer AVH-4200NEX

Darn.

Now Crutchfield no longer sells the 4200NEX, unless you want to buy it with a rear view camera, then they will sell it for $699 - what?!?

Pioneer AVH-4201NEX Package

With ND-BC8 rear-view camera

 

[DanInDenver]

No I haven't installed the camera's. I lost enthusiasm for taking the dash apart again and again, just enjoying the radio for now. Will go at it again soon and finish up the camera.

 

[macguru8]

Thanks for your help. I just finished my install.
I ran the ebay double din knock off version from the ebay seller "spiral installations" it was 40$. The fitment was ok and sounds a lot like you described with the beatsonic needing a touch of superglue. After that was done it looked very clean. Well worth its cost.
I had to run RCA to speaker wire kick downs with my install. I installed an avic 4000nex carplay and when SIRI came on she sounded terrible and was overpowering even on low volume. This when I was running through speaker the wire hookups on the back of tIhe radio. I could hear a little feedback as well. Its funny because the radio sounded great, but in carplay SIRI and using apple maps it was terrible.
I was able to retain my factory subwoofer using the RCAS because the 4v preamp was closer to the actual output of the original NAKAMICHI.
For me running through pioneers original internal amp disabled the subwoofer.

I would recommend using the RCA to speaker wire method if you have front and rear speaker outputs. looks something like this.

Hello, I have a 2000LX470, with the

Thanks for your help. I just finished my install.
I ran the ebay double din knock off version from the ebay seller "spiral installations" it was 40$. The fitment was ok and sounds a lot like you described with the beatsonic needing a touch of superglue. After that was done it looked very clean. Well worth its cost.
I had to run RCA to speaker wire kick downs with my install. I installed an avic 4000nex carplay and when SIRI came on she sounded terrible and was overpowering even on low volume. This when I was running through speaker the wire hookups on the back of tIhe radio. I could hear a little feedback as well. Its funny because the radio sounded great, but in carplay SIRI and using apple maps it was terrible.
I was able to retain my factory subwoofer using the RCAS because the 4v preamp was closer to the actual output of the original NAKAMICHI.
For me running through pioneers original internal amp disabled the subwoofer.

I would recommend using the RCA to speaker wire method if you have front and rear speaker outputs. looks something like this.

 

[macguru8]

Thanks for your help. I just finished my install.
I ran the ebay double din knock off version from the ebay seller "spiral installations" it was 40$. The fitment was ok and sounds a lot like you described with the beatsonic needing a touch of superglue. After that was done it looked very clean. Well worth its cost.
I had to run RCA to speaker wire kick downs with my install. I installed an avic 4000nex carplay and when SIRI came on she sounded terrible and was overpowering even on low volume. This when I was running through speaker the wire hookups on the back of tIhe radio. I could hear a little feedback as well. Its funny because the radio sounded great, but in carplay SIRI and using apple maps it was terrible.
I was able to retain my factory subwoofer using the RCAS because the 4v preamp was closer to the actual output of the original NAKAMICHI.
For me running through pioneers original internal amp disabled the subwoofer.

I would recommend using the RCA to speaker wire method if you have front and rear speaker outputs. looks something like this.

Hello, I have a 2000 LX470 with the Nakamichi. I follow sk8salomon direction to a Tee. everything went find. I installed a Pioneer 8000NEX However, when I turn on the radio the volume is at a plus 5 and very loud. I have to turn it down every time the radio is powered on. I am also hearing static from the radio when the ignition is at ACC. Can you confirm if I use two of the High level speaker to low level RCA adapter I would retain the factory subwoofer an the static would disappear? Thanks for everything

 

[jblatl]

So I have read this thread and I have a question, the speaker is a two way speaker, where does the crossover happen? In the door, in the amp? Do you need a ??? Channel amp. Thank you for more knowledge...

 

[PabloCruise]

Now Crutchfield no longer sells the 4200NEX, unless you want to buy it with a rear view camera, then they will sell it for $699 - what?!?

Pioneer AVH-4201NEX Package

With ND-BC8 rear-view camera

Now $499: Pioneer AVH-4201NEX Package

Or $529 at Sonic Electronix: Pioneer AVH-4201NEX Multimedia DVD Car Stereo with 7" WVGA Touchscreen Display with Android Auto and Apple Carplay

 

[PabloCruise]

Now $499: Pioneer AVH-4201NEX Package

Or $529 at Sonic Electronix: Pioneer AVH-4201NEX Multimedia DVD Car Stereo with 7" WVGA Touchscreen Display with Android Auto and Apple Carplay

Sonic can get you the Best-Sonic face plate, but looks like they don't offer any wire harness adapters.

Crutchfield will sell you a Metra adapter for the 100 series LC, but no faceplate.

 

[PabloCruise]

Now $499: Pioneer AVH-4201NEX Package

Or $529 at Sonic Electronix: Pioneer AVH-4201NEX Multimedia DVD Car Stereo with 7" WVGA Touchscreen Display with Android Auto and Apple Carplay

Now Crutchfield is @ $699, Sonic Electronix is out of stock.

Sonic did not want to take calls on the phone, so I emailed them with a question and they never replied...

 

[PabloCruise]

Now $499: Pioneer AVH-4201NEX Package

Or $529 at Sonic Electronix: Pioneer AVH-4201NEX Multimedia DVD Car Stereo with 7" WVGA Touchscreen Display with Android Auto and Apple Carplay

Now $449 w/ $150 mail-in rebate at Crutchfield. Sonic still out of stock.

 

[ed94r]

Now $499: Pioneer AVH-4201NEX Package

Or $529 at Sonic Electronix: Pioneer AVH-4201NEX Multimedia DVD Car Stereo with 7" WVGA Touchscreen Display with Android Auto and Apple Carplay

PSA...Sonic has the AVH-4201NEX today for $308 with a flash 10% off and a Mail in rebate...

Ignore the statement above...Sonic is not an authorized retailer, so you won't get the Pioneer rebate.

Ed

 

[PabloCruise]

PSA...Sonic has the AVH-4201NEX today for $308 with a flash 10% off and a Mail in rebate...

Ed

Showing $359? Ships in December...

 

[ed94r]

Showing $359? Ships in December...

$509 Total
-$51 flash sale
=$458
-$150 mail in
=$308

Edited to remove mail in rebate.

Ed

 

[ranma21]

Beware of getting this unit from Sonic, Pioneer clearly stated that Sonic is not one of the authorized retailer and will not qualify for Pioneer $150 rebate. I almost pull the trigger then back off after looking at the rebate condition.

 

[ed94r]

Beware of getting this unit from Sonic, Pioneer clearly stated that Sonic is not one of the authorized retailer and will not qualify for Pioneer $150 rebate. I almost pull the trigger then back off after looking at the rebate condition.

Right you are...Thanks for the heads up ranma21!

 

[PabloCruise]

Beware of getting this unit from Sonic, Pioneer clearly stated that Sonic is not one of the authorized retailer and will not qualify for Pioneer $150 rebate. I almost pull the trigger then back off after looking at the rebate condition.

Ouch! I sure hope Crutchfield is!

Sonic couldn't take a call, and then did not email me back, so they did not earn my business...

 

[ranma21]

Ouch! I sure hope Crutchfield is!

Sonic couldn't take a call, and then did not email me back, so they did not earn my business...

Yup Crutchfield is valid with the rebate =)

 

[ranma21]

Right you are...Thanks for the heads up ranma21!

Pleasure =)